Hourly housekeeper in Madrid
Cleaning, ironing and tidying on the days and hours you need, with Social Security registration from the very first hour and verified profiles within 48 hours.
In Madrid, more and more families choose an hourly housekeeper over a full-time one. A flat in Salamanca or Chamberí rarely needs someone every day — a few well-used hours two or three mornings a week is plenty. It suits busy professionals, couples without young children and second homes that are only lived in part of the year.
We select hourly cleaners with genuine experience and checked references for cleaning, ironing, tidying and the occasional deep clean. You set the calendar — individual hours, mornings, afternoons or specific days — and we find the person who fits your home and your routine, rather than handing you an endless list of unscreened CVs.
Maids & Co is a premium agency based in Madrid: we know the neighbourhoods, the schedules and what local families expect. You pay nothing until you hire, and if the person isn't the right fit we replace them within the first six months.
What it costs
These are the indicative figures for an hourly housekeeper in Madrid in 2026 (market rates plus the legal minimum):
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Market rate in Madrid | €14 – 18/h |
| Premium areas (La Moraleja, La Finca) | up to €20/h |
| Legal minimum (2026 SMI) | €9.55/h |
| Social Security (TGSS) | mandatory from the 1st hour |
| Maids & Co fee | 1 month's pay + VAT, only if you hire |
Areas we cover
Demand for hourly help in Madrid is concentrated in the centre and the north-western developments. In the heart of the city — Salamanca, Chamberí, Chamartín — flats and penthouses mainly want a few hours of upkeep and ironing during the week. In La Moraleja, La Finca, Puerta de Hierro, Conde de Orgaz, Aravaca, Pozuelo de Alarcón and Somosaguas, the houses combine hourly cleaning with occasional support for events or second homes.
We work with many international families in these areas, so we select profiles used to demanding households and, where needed, with languages. In the premium developments, rates tend towards the top of the market.
We cover all of Madrid city and its metropolitan area: Salamanca, Chamberí, Chamartín, Aravaca, La Moraleja, La Finca, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Las Rozas and Somosaguas, among other areas.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an hourly housekeeper cost in Madrid?
- In Madrid the market usually sits between €14 and €18 an hour, and in premium developments like La Moraleja or La Finca it can reach €20. The 2026 legal minimum (SMI) is €9.55 an hour. On top of the rate, Social Security contributions are payable and are mandatory from the first hour.
- Do I have to register a housekeeper who only works a few hours?
- Yes. There's no minimum-hours exemption: even for a few hours a week, she must have a written contract and Social Security registration from the first hour. Contributions are prorated by the hours worked, but registration is mandatory and falls to the employer. We help you with the whole process.
- What's the minimum number of hours I can book?
- There's no legal minimum. You can start with just a few hours a week — say, two mornings in a Chamberí flat — and increase later. We tailor the search to what you actually need: individual hours, mornings, afternoons or set days.
- How quickly do you present candidates in Madrid?
- We send the first verified profiles, with experience and checked references, within about 48 hours. Madrid is our home base, so we have the largest pool of available hourly candidates — and you only pay if you hire.
Ready to start?
We send verified profiles in under 48 h. You only pay when you hire.